✨ Why Omni Exists

When we started Omni, we weren't trying to build a business. We were trying to create a space we had never seen before.

Most studios offer one of two things: strong technique or a strong community. But we had never found a place that offered both—a place where dancers could grow with real excellence in their craft and feel completely welcomed, seen, and supported.

Omni was our response to that gap.

We began in a shared studio space in 2022—just a few people, a few classes, and a big dream. From day one, we taught with rigor, structured curriculum, and personal feedback. But we also focused on the invisible things: how people felt walking in, who said hi, how we helped beginners stay after class, how we built relationships across experience levels.

What happened next surprised even me.

The space grew. Dozens became hundreds. Students didn’t just learn—they transformed. Many took their first dance steps with us. Others rebuilt confidence. We became known for two things that rarely go together: high-level dance training, and a community that genuinely cares.

“I had never tried a partner dance before, but Omni Movement changed that. As a follower, I learned to connect, trust, and move with confidence in ways I never expected. The instructors create such a supportive space that I quickly went from feeling unsure to truly enjoying the dance. ”
— Prajkta Khapekar

🌊 Why We’re Fundraising Now

Omni has always punched above its weight.

We’ve created one of the most structured and welcoming partner dance programs in the Bay Area—with minimal startup capital and an all-volunteer leadership team. We’ve kept our programs alive through grit, generosity, and sheer will.

But we’ve hit a ceiling.

When we signed a full-time lease at Artthaus in 2023, we hoped to create a 24/7 home for dance and creativity. And for a while, we were on track to. But the costs were unsustainable. Rent and overhead ballooned to over $6,000 per month—even though our core programs only used the space 2–3 nights a week.

To keep going, we made sacrifices: unpaid labor, burnout, and splitting our attention across too many programs—and the quality has been suffering for it.

It’s time for a reset.

We’re exiting our current lease at Artthaus and shifting to an hourly rental model to reduce fixed costs. This decision alone will cut our monthly rent by almost half. But exiting early comes with a price—our landlord requires a lease buyout in order to release us from the remaining 20-month term.

At the same time, we want to aim higher: we want to move to a new home, one that aligns with our values and allows Omni to grow—not just survive.

We believe that home is The Oak Grove.

🌿 Why The Oak Grove Matters

The Oak Grove isn’t just a room with wooden floors.

It’s a new community hub for healing, movement, and the arts in the heart of Oakland. It has large vaulted ceilings, natural light, and a peaceful, vibrant energy that inspires creativity and connection. It’s more accessible by public transit, visible from the street, and shared by mission-aligned partners.

It’s everything we’ve been looking for:

A space that feels alive and welcoming
A culture with partners aligned with our mission
A layout and rental model that fits our needs—and budget

But moving there requires a leap. We need to exit our current lease and build a runway to stabilize during the transition.

💛 Why $125K Matters

This is the tipping point.

At $125,000 raised, we unlock the move to the Oak Grove AND a full 12 months of operating runway—enough time to rebuild Omni from a place of calm and clarity, not crisis. It’s the difference between scrambling and thoughtfully restructuring. It allows us to:

Retain and fairly pay our instructors
Expand our financial assistance fund to significantly more members.
Invest in systems and infrastructure that will serve the community for years

This moment isn’t just about moving to a better space. It’s about becoming the kind of school we were always meant to be.

And with your help, we will.

🔓 What Your Donations Unlock

This campaign isn’t about patching up a broken model. It’s about building the next version of Omni—the version that can finally breathe.

Milestone	What It Unlocks For The Community
$35,000	Partial lease exit, but stay at Artthaus renting for only 3 nights / week.
$50,000	Move to The Oak Grove—our dream home for healing, dance, and growth
$75,000	4 months of runway (breathing room to stabilize) + No staff pay cuts.
$100,000	8 months runway + expand financial assistance to 20% of members
$125,000	12 months runway + financial assistance grows to 30%

“This place is a safe haven for learning partner and social dance free of judgment! ”
— Kira Harland

💛 What Your Support Means

Your donation helps us:

Secure a more mission-aligned, flexible home for our classes and socials
Pay instructors fairly without having to exploit their private lessons for additional revenue.
Provide deeply discounted memberships to students in need
Invest in new curriculum models, programs, and content that spread dance far beyond our walls
Sustain a space where connection, expression, and care are taught through movement

You’re not just supporting a school. You’re preserving a home for hundreds of people. You’re making joy, excellence, and belonging possible—together.

🙏 From Our Founder, Imaan

For years, I’ve given 30–50 volunteer hours a week to keep Omni alive. I’ve watched friends grow in careers I could have pursued but didn't. I’ve put everything I have into this place—not because it was easy, but because it mattered.

And still, I almost walked away—more than once.

But every time, something pulled me back: a student who found their voice, a class that felt like magic, a message from someone who finally felt like they belonged. The community kept showing up. And so did I.

This is my last leap. With your help, we can build a sustainable, inclusive, artistically excellent version of Omni that doesn’t depend on personal sacrifice to survive.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. Omni has finalized 30West as our 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor. All donations will be processed through 30West and be fully tax-deductible.

Q: Does my membership count as a donation?
At this time, membership is not considered a tax deductible donation, but it does help Omni, and we encourage paying upfront for a year membership as another way of supporting our community at this time. If interested in this, email us.

Q. Can I give a low or zero-interest loan instead of donating?
We are considering taking community loans dependent on how much we raise in donations first and the terms of the loans. If interested in this, email us.

Q: What happens if you don’t raise the full $125,000?
We’ll prioritize the most urgent milestones (lease exit, move, basic runway) and grow in stages. Every dollar helps us breathe more deeply and plan more boldly.

Q: Can I donate monthly?
Yes—and after we hit $50k in lump sum payments for the move to Oak Grove, we encourage additional donations to be monthly! Monthly support helps us plan long-term and sustains our Access Fund and staff.

Q: How else can I help?
Share this campaign. Invite friends to class. Host a fundraiser. Help us tell Omni’s story. And most of all—keep dancing with us.

🎉 Donor Tiers

Tier	Amount	Perks
💖 Supporter	$100+ or $10/mo for 12 months	Invite to the Omni 3.0 Launch Party
🧱 Builder	$1,000+ or $100/mo for 12 months	+ 3 private lessons with Imaan
🌳 Sustainer	$5,000+ or $500/mo for 12 months	+ lifetime membership to Omni and Omni-versary
🕊️ Visionary	$10,000+ or $1,000/mo for 12 months (Or highest 2 donors.)	+ choose a solo or couple artist for Omni-versary
💎 Luminary	$50K+ (Or highest donor)	+ 1 year of private coaching with Imaan

📬 How to Give

The easiest way to give is through the button at the top of this page. You can make a one-time gift or set up monthly support. Our fiscal sponsorship will be finalized by the end of June—your donation will be tax-deductible.

💌 Final Invitation

If you’ve ever felt welcomed at Omni…
If you’ve grown because of the classes…
If you’ve found a little more of yourself on the dance floor…

Now is the time to give back.

Help us rise.

With love,
—Imaan

Omni Rises: Help Save our Partner Dance Studio

By The Omni Movement

Omni Rises: Help Save our Partner Dance Studio

A community-powered campaign to support our partner dance school in its next chapter